Name profile

Boy

Kendrick

From a surname that has several different origins.

Quick answer

Kendrick is a boy name.

GenderBoy

Meaning and history

From a surname that has several different origins. It could be from the Old English given names Cyneric "royal power" or Cenric "bold power", or from the Welsh name Cynwrig "chief hero". It can also be an Anglicized form of the Gaelic surname Mac Eanraig meaning "son of Henry ". As an American given name, it got a boost in popularity in 2012 after the rapper Kendrick Lamar (1987-) released his debut album.

Notes and context

Usage: english